Simon Jones
Simon Jones is a technology leader with experience managing product and engineering teams of up to 200 staff, both at startups and large corporates. He is a proficient full-stack developer, in particular with Go & React + TypeScript. He now works at Facebook in London. Formerly CTO at Norwegian VC-backed startup Just, and Engineering Director at Barclays and American Express.
Latest articles by Simon Jones
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5 cross-browser testing tools to try today
By Simon Jones last updated
Make sure all users see your site the way you intended.
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10 ways to avoid cross-browser compatibility issues
By Simon Jones last updated
How to make sure all users see your website the way you want.
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10 best static site generators
By Simon Jones last updated
These amazing tools will allow you to build your own static HTML websites.
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Get started with HTML canvas
By Simon Jones last updated
Explore the basics of canvas for visuals and animation.
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How to work with HTML video
By Simon Jones last updated
Create your own video site with HTML and a little JavaScript.
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5 things you didn't know you could do with HTML
By Simon Jones last updated
Create added desktop functionality with ease.
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Get started with WebGL using three.js
By Simon Jones last updated
WebGL brings 3D graphics to the browser, no plugins needed.
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Build apps that work offline
By Simon Jones last updated
Use the Service Worker API to bring web app development closer to native.
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How to prototype a mobile app with Origami Studio
By Simon Jones last updated
Learn how to create a prototype ready for user experience evaluation.
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20 cutting-edge web tools to try now
By Simon Jones last updated
Get up to date with the hottest new tools around.
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Style a site using Sass
By Simon Jones last updated
How to take advantage of Sass to make styling and site maintenance easier.
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A coder's guide to APIs
By Simon Jones last updated
What exactly is an API, and which ones are set to shape the next generation of the web?
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What is WebAssembly?
By Simon Jones last updated
We take a look at the web API bringing the performance of compiled languages to the web.
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Build cross-platform mobile apps with Google's Flutter
By Simon Jones last updated
Your guide to getting started with Flutter, Google's new framework.
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5 different ways to develop a mobile app
By Simon Jones last updated
New options are opening up – which one is right for you?
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